Senior Buyer for Furniture and Garden

Victorian Plumbing Limited; Leyland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture eCommerce brand is seeking a Senior Buyer to shape its product offerings and drive profitability. Located in Leyland, the role involves managing supplier relationships, developing pricing strategies, and using data analysis to optimize product range. Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation skills, a passion for homewares, and a track record in senior buying roles. Join us to elevate the brand and make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior buying role in the furniture and homeware industry.
• Experience with eCommerce and international supplier management is desirable.
• Ability to analyze data and forecast demand effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan the product range for commercial success.
• Identify and source new product lines and suppliers globally.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms.
• Develop pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
• Implement inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels.
• Monitor buying KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior buying experience

Data analysis

Negotiation

Supplier management

Organizational skills

Trend analysis

Job description

🌟 Senior Buyer, Furniture & Garden 🌟

Ready to shape the look of stylish homes across the nation?

Do you have a passion for all things homewares and furniture? Can you spot a trend before it hits and build a product range that customers love? MFI, the exciting online-only brand within the Victorian Plumbing family, is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Buyer to join our team. This is your chance to use your extensive industry knowledge to define our product offerings, drive profitability, and significantly impact customer satisfaction.

About MFI

Part of the Victorian Plumbing Group, MFI is an exclusively online destination curating stylish and practical pieces for every room. We empower our customers to create beautiful spaces, and we need your expertise to ensure our range is compelling, high-quality, and market-leading.

🔑 The Role: What You'll Be Doing

• Product Visionary: Strategically manage and plan the product range to ensure a balanced, commercially successful mix that anticipates and meets customer demandEnumerator.

• Global Sourcing Expert: Identify and source new product lines and suppliers globally, ensuring every piece meets our high-quality standards and design brief.

• Relationship Builder: Cultivate and maintain strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships, managing contracts and performing effective negotiation to secure favourable terms.

• Profit Driver: Develop and implement effective pricing strategies to maximise profitability while maintaining our value proposition.

• Operational Excellence: Implement sophisticated inventory management strategies in collaboration with the team to optimise stock levels, minimise costs, and ensure efficient capital use.

• Performance Analyst: Monitor and analyse buying KPIs, using data to drive continuous improvement and make informed, data-driven decisions.

💡 Who You Are & What You'll Bring

• Essential Experience: Demonstrated success in a elongary senior buying role within the furniture and homeware industry. Experience in eCommerce and international supplier management (e.g., Far East) is highly desirable.

• True Passion: A genuine, demonstrable passion for homewares and furniture products and a deep understanding of current trends and consumer preferences.

• Negotiation Power: A proven track record of strong negotiation, supplier management, and complex issue resolution.

• Analytical Mindset: Highly proficient in data analysis, able to identify trends, forecast demand, and make confident decisions on product selection and pricing.

• Driven & Organised: A highly motivated, results-oriented individual with exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

ziy?

Ready to elevate the MFI brand and bring beautiful furniture and homewares to life? Apply today!

Location: Leyland, Lancashire (With Occasional Travel to our Other Site in Skelmersdale)

Hours: 40 Hours Full Time Monday – Friday 08:30 to 17:00

At VictorianPlumbing.co.uk, We're committed to creating a fair and enriching workplace environment that fosters respect and celebrates our differences. This means we don't discriminate based on factors like sex, religion, political beliefs, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, gender reassignment, or whether you're expecting a child or have recently given birth.

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